Configuration Engineer 1

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and pilot and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business. 

The impact you’ll make

As a Configuration Engineer, you will be a key contributor to Lam’s ability to deliver complex, high-value systems to customers with precision and speed. Your work ensures that every order meets exact customer specifications, enabling Lam to maintain its reputation for quality and reliability in a fast-paced, high-tech industry. Your ability to combine technical rigor with strong judgment and collaboration will help Lam achieve operational excellence and sustained growth.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills while operating in HVM manufacturing environment.
• Support global configuration engineering community by participating in and supporting others within the role community.
• Configure unique Sales Order Bill of Material (OBOMs) from customer quotes and non-standard requests (NSRs), with a goal of zero defects.
• Review of incoming OBOM change order (CO) requests to understand engineering, supply chain and manufacturing impacts.
• Adherence to OBOM Change process and high-level accuracy in implementation of those changes.
• Ensure timely implementation of unique customer-specific requirements and engineering changes on OBOMs.
• Ability to hold yourself and peers accountable for high-quality configurations using existing tools for self-review and peer-review.
• Participate in cross functional teams to resolve issues throughout the lifecycle of an order.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s engineering degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, able to work with global stakeholders across the business to lead issues to completion.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with and coordinate across diverse parts of the organization, both technical and non-technical.
• Committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of semi-conductor industry, or similar high tech manufacturing industry.
• Experience in problem solving techniques and tools, including 8D and PSDMP.
• Understanding planning and order management processes.
• Basic understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, configuration control, and change management processes.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing / configuration engineering environment for physical parts.
• Proven ability to adapt to urgent issues and process changes.
  
  

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.